An unforeseen scheduling conflict has caused us to change the dates for our upcoming Step-Up workshop. The facility where our workshops are held will not be available on the previously posted dates, so we’ve adjusted our schedules to ensure everyone can be accommodated at our Meadows Road venue. New dates for the workshop are Oct. 17, 31, and Nov. 21, with a coaching day on Oct. 19.
Notes from Apple — The Challenge of Leading Through a Change Rebellion
If there was ever any doubt how much people hate change, check the comment section of any blog post about the recent Apple decision regarding headphone jacks. The world has clearly come to an end for iPhone enthusiasts. How will we ever survive without a headphone jack in our iPhones? According to Apple, this life-altering design decision was an act of “courage.” It does take a lot of courage to take a stand and make a change. Of course, they did try to minimize customer outrage by including a headphone jack adapter in all iPhone 7 purchases, but according to … Read More
Will You Know When to Pass the Torch?
All good things must come to an end, and this week, the Summer Olympics games in Rio came to an end as well. After a colorful closing ceremony celebrating the athletes and host country, the torch was passed to Tokyo who will host the winter games in 2020. The passing of the torch is a deeply meaningful and symbolic experience. Carrying the torch is an awesome responsibility. Being selected as a torch bearer is a true honor bestowed upon universally respected individuals. The torch bearer is responsible for keeping the flame burning until it is ready for the next recipient. … Read More
Michael Phelps’ Lesson in Leadership
Tuesday night, Michael Phelps won his 21st Olympic Gold medal (25 medals total) and prevailed over rival swimmer Chad Le Clos of South Africa. While he made history in the pool, what happened behind the scenes created juicy headlines. Like any good rivalry, the history between Phelps and LeClos includes years of sharp words, insults, and both victories and losses. Right before the Olympic showdown, LeClos did his best to get inside Phelps’ head. In the warm up area, Le Clos stood right in front of Phelps while jumping around and shadow boxing. Phelps, whose mental warm up is centered … Read More
To Counter or Not to Counter
“I need to put in my two-week notice.” That short sentence can evoke so many emotions. When an average or struggling employee utters those words, it may feel like a relief. But when a high performer delivers the same message, as a leader, your brain may go into overdrive. What happened? How did I miss the signs that the employee was unhappy? Did I do something wrong? How long has he/she been interviewing? Why didn’t I know? What will we do without him/her? We can all say “it’s business, not personal” but that doesn’t mean a resignation won’t hurt. Receiving … Read More
Can Effective Leadership Be Learned, or is it Innate?
What makes a great leader? Can effective leadership be learned, or is it innate? Our new white paper, From the Front-line to the C-suite, describes five universal leadership attributes that can be practiced and nurtured as leaders advance in an organization.